Sam's Club is offering a free 3-month membership extensions and refunds to members after it announced that it was closing dozens of stores on Jan. 11.

Members of closing clubs can request the free extension or refunds via e-gift card or check through March 31. Customers requesting an extension can still request a refund anytime, the company said.

The Sam’s Club at 7233 N. Seacrest Blvd. in Lantana is one of 63 stores around the country that Wal-Mart announced will be closing on Jan. 26. The store employs 191 workers, according to Lantana Mayor David Stewart.

"To show you our sincere appreciation for your loyalty, we'd like to extend your membership for free so you can continue getting members-only pricing on things you love, things you need and all sorts of unexpected things on SamsClub.com and other Sam's Club locations," the company posted on its website.

Sam's Club has locations in West Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Sunrise, Mirama and Miami.

The Bentonville, Ark. chain said it plans to convert up to 12 of the stores to e-commerce fulfillment centers to speed delivery of online orders, with the first one being in Memphis, Tenn.